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The Swiss Army Knife of Autos
Mineralfarmer, 09/11/2020
2016 BMW 2 Series M235i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
As a long-time German car aficionado and high-performance driving instructor, I can say that this is the most amazing car I have ever owned. BMW handling is the best in the business, and this car is not only nimble but fast. And yet, it gets great fuel economy (upper 20s) and has all-wheel-drive. There are not many AWD convertibles for all-season fun! The cloth top allows for a very generous trunk and the rear seats fold flat for more cargo room. It has all the electronic bells and whistles and creature comforts, first-rate GPS and human-interface, comfortable sport seats, M-options, and it looks great. The ideal car.
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Very Good Car, But 135 is Better
socalh2oskier, 08/09/2017
updated 03/08/2018
2016 BMW 2 Series M235i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
I leased a 2013 135i convertible with M Sport for three years. It is a great car. It was zippy and fun to drive. It was comfortable. I should have kept it, but at the end of the lease, the residual was much higher than the current market price, so I turned it in and purchased an M235i convertible, figuring it would be an "upgrade" to the 135. BIG MISTAKE. Although the M235i is a nice car, it is not near as much fun as the 135. The main reason for this is the electric steering. The electric steering on the M235i is simply numb. Also, even though the M235i is only 3 inches longer and one inch wider than the 135, it drives like a much bigger car--more akin to a 3 series. It lacks that zippy feel that you get with the 135. As a whole, the M235 is a nice car. It has a nicer interior, it feels more roomy inside, it has a much improved navigation system, and it has a backup camera. The seats are comfortable, but the seats in the 135 are better. The M235i comes standard with non-runflat tires, which is a huge improvement (first thing I did when I got my 135 was switch out the run-flats for non-run-flats). The M235 has adjustable dampers, which I almost never use, but some might see this as a benefit. Gas mileage is significantly better on the highway--30-31 vs about 25 with the 135, but gas mileage in town is pretty bad--I average around 12-14 in city driving. The M235 is a decent car, but I miss the much better steering and feel from the 135. The 135 drives like a much smaller car than the M235i, and is more likely to plaster a permanent grin on your face. I also think the 135 convertible looks better with the top down--it has cleaner and simpler lines and the wheels look much better than the dark gray wheels on the M235i--but this is a matter of personal taste, and I understand that some might prefer the newer look. Overall, the "improvements" to this model do not make up for the incredibly numb and lackluster steering. If you're considering the M235i, you might pause and look for a good used 135 instead. I wish I would have kept mine.
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Dissapointing
Ross N, 06/04/2016
2016 BMW 2 Series M235i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 42 people found this review helpful
The BMW M235. Automotive journalists seem to love this car. It ranks highly in every road test or comparison test. I think Consumer Reports rated it as the best new car you can buy. I've test driven it a few times and scratch my head. People say is faster than the old E92 M3 and maybe it is, but the joy of driving it is gone. It is a stellar performer. On my last test drive, triple digit speeds were no problem. It handled well, the brakes work well and the auto tranny is great to shift in manual mode. For me, the car did everything too well, but there was no sense of purpose or drama. I love to drive and want a visceral experience every time I'm behind the wheel. While the car is fast and comfortable (The inflatable seat bolsters are a nice touch), it lacks mojo. The engine is too smooth. I want to FEEL THE POWER, but haven't been able to. Honestly, I think the BMW 228 has better power delivery, it just needs more power/ torque. The problem with that car is the small power band. It feels great between 4000-6300 RPM, but feels flat everywhere else in the powerband. Meanwhile, it's better reviewed brother has more power, is faster, but feels less alive. I haven't driven the M2 yet so I can't compare. If BMW made a high-pressure, turbo four cylinder 2 series, that might be better. As for features- BMW makes one of the best built in nav systems there is. The H&K stereo is just OK. Its not super hi-fi in this BMW. I was able to fit 2 short adults in the backseat without them complaining. Overall, if you want to go fast and aren't a driving enthusiast I'd say to get the car. If you're a driving enthusiast like me, where speed is good but dynamics are key, I'd skip the car. I think the 228 is the better car and is cheaper then the M235. The slogan is The Ultimate Driving Machine, but ultimately, the M235i was a letdown. It was fast, smooth and comfortable, but it lacked the undefinable quality which is driving pleasure.
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Pocket rocket
Stuart, 11/25/2015
updated 05/31/2017
2016 BMW 2 Series M235i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 16 people found this review helpful
Fast car not quite as sporty unless driven in sport mode then much more impressive. Do not like that tires are not runflat and there is no spare. Still flawless performer. 12k miles lots of fun. Only concern is tires. One significant problem with trunk lock malfunction caused by short in the glove box lock out switch.
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Impressive M235i convertible
Jack, 10/29/2018
updated 11/02/2020
2016 BMW 2 Series M235i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Super performance. Quality inside and out
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